NEWSCENTER Maine reporter Christian Harsa discusses his feature story on Dale "Greybear" Sanders, who set the record as the ...

Over 71 falls and nearly 2,200 miles later, Dale “Greybeard” Sanders became the oldest person to thru-hike the Appalachian ...

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Appalachian Trail hiker Dale Sanders wades across Big Wilson Stream on the 100-Mile Wilderness north of Monson, Maine, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. More than 14 million older adults fall every year in ...

More than 14 million older adults fall every year in the U.S., perhaps none so often as 91-year-old Dale Sanders. By his count, Sanders fell 71 times while reclaiming his record as the oldest hiker to ...

In case you were feeling particularly productive and accomplished today, a man named Dale "Grey Beard" Sanders is about to humble you. At 91-years-old, Sanders officially reclaimed his title Monday as ...

This week, Dale “Grey Beard” Sanders became the oldest person to complete the roughly 2,190-mile trail. By Chris Cohen On Monday, Dale Sanders was about 1,000 feet from the end of the Appalachian ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — City leaders are congratulating a Bartlett man who, at 91, became the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail. Dale “Grey Beard” Sanders finished the 2,193-mile trail that runs ...

Dale Sanders completed the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail hike to reclaim his spot as the oldest thru-hiker. The 91-year-old adventurer endured 71 falls and health challenges before reaching the summit ...

Dale “Greybeard” Sanders has reclaimed his Appalachian Trail record, which he originally set in 2017 Susan Young is a reporter. She started contributing to PEOPLE in 2008, covering entertainment, ...